Basing the Estimated Probability of an Event on How Similar

question 82

Multiple Choice

Basing the estimated probability of an event on how similar it is to the prototype of that event is termed the _____ heuristic.

• A)conjunction
• B)availability
• C)representativeness
• D)gambler's

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Definitions:

Victims

Individuals who have suffered harm, injury, or injustice due to the actions or negligence of others.

Perpetrators

Individuals who commit an act, especially a crime or some other harmful deed, often used in the context of domestic violence, sexual assault, and criminal activities.

Anorexics

Individuals who suffer from anorexia nervosa, a serious eating disorder characterized by self-starvation and excessive weight loss.

Bulimics

Individuals who suffer from bulimia nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by purging.